From today's Times:

Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper giving cause for British optimism at Wimbledon

Alyson Rudd

Cameron Norrie showed why his Wimbledon seeding of ninth, three places above his world ranking, is not fanciful. The British No 1 began the day's proceedings on Eastbourne's Centre Court with an elegant 6-4, 6-2 victory over Brandon Nakashima of the US.  Proof that the 26-year-old would be worth watching through the midday sun came in the first, cleverly constructed point against serve. His first break came with supreme composure and at times he looked as comfortable as if playing on his living room carpet. His opponent, ranked No 54 in the world, was not so much outmuscled as outmanoeuvred, although Norrie did add more brusqueness to his serve as the match unfolded and success here will make up for going out in the first round at Queen's last week, especially given his new-found status as Britain's best hope at Wimbledon.

"Being British No 1, going into Wimbledon, it's the first time for me doing that," Norrie said. "So [I'm] embracing that and enjoying that and hopefully showing the British crowd and giving something to cheer about."

Jack Draper won 7-5, 7-6 against Diego Schwartzman, the Argentinian ranked No 16 in the world. The 20-year-old from London, who is set to move into the top 100 of the rankings next week, has famously bulked up and become physically stronger over the past 15 months and when not out-thinking Schwartzman he was busy overpowering him with his evolving no-nonsense style. Only very occasionally was the gulf in experience noticeable. Draper sealed the first set with a vicious forehand winner and the second was something of a south-coast classic which culminated in a thrilling tie-break.  He laughed off the fact a seagull defecated on his hand during his on-court post-match interview. "It could be good luck," he said. "Who knows?"

Draper, who admitted the success of his British peers is a big motivating factor, could face Ryan Peniston, whose match against Pedro Martínez was suspended last night due to poor light with Peniston leading in the final set. The 26-year-old from Essex is fast becoming a household name having enjoyed a more successful summer than anyone expected with victories over three players in the top 50, including Casper Ruud, the French Open runner-up. Martínez would be a fourth. Add the compelling narrative of how Peniston overcame cancer, which slowed down his growth as a child, and he will have raucous support at Wimbledon.

The Eastbourne crowd were denied a second all-British quarter-final after Dan Evans lost in straight sets to America's Maxime Cressy, who today faces Norrie.

The second half of the article (behind a paywall) is devoted largely to Harriet Dart's win & Katie Boulter's defeat.